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Tom Forster KC

UK Bar 2026

Red Lion Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

Crime

London (Bar)

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UK Bar

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Forster KC is a barrister who is lauded for going above and beyond the call of duty to secure great results in financial criminal cases. He acts both for the defence and prosecuting authorities, and has experience defending insider dealing cases brought by the Financial Conduct Authority and tax fraud matters brought by HMRC. Forster is also adept at related confiscation proceedings.

Strengths

Tom is impressive. He is a very smart guy.

Tom is an excellent barrister.

Tom is fantastic. He is a really good lawyer. His cross-examination is absolutely outstanding. He is so impressive and a great team leader.

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Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Forster KC is highly regarded for his practice across crime and financial crime. He is equally comfortable prosecuting and defending in cases involving homicide, sexual offences and charges arising out of the activities of organised crime groups.